Biography

Judy Morris, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist at M Street Pediatric Therapy who has years of experience working with children with ranging diagnosis and backgrounds. Judy has specialized training in feeding that includes the Sequential Oral Sensory protocol and Beckman Oral Motor Protocol.

Prior to M Street, Judy worked in pediatric clinics in Chicago and the western suburbs, the Archdiocese of Chicago Schools, pediatric day schools, and Early Intervention. 

Judy is passionate about supporting children through communication and feeding milestones and believes no new skill is too small to be celebrated. To Judy, being a Speech-Language Pathologist, means she helps clients communicate, understand, and interact with their world anyway that is accessible. It also means increasing successes during family mealtimes. Figuring out each child’s needs and what works best within their family dynamic, is what drives her.  Judy feels grateful to be able to partner with families and be present to watch children grow

Licensure and Certifications
  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Illinois
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Illinois Early Intervention Credential - Speech-Language Pathology
  • Illinois Early Intervention Evaluator Credential - Speech-Language Pathology
  • Beckman Oral Motor Certified
  • Sequential Oral Sensory Certified
Education
  • Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology, Marquette University, 2017
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Marquette University, 2015
Organizations
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Awards and Acknowledgements
Publications and Presentations
Expertise
Articulation/Phonological Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Feeding Tubes
Mealtime Routine Support
Oral-Motor Related Challenges
Picky Eating/Anxious eaters
Receptive/Expressive Language Delays/Disorders
Sensory-Based Feeding Difficulties
Transition to Eating and Drinking by Mouth
Transitioning to Solid Foods (Not Tube-Feeding Related)
Tube Weaning
Specialties
Speech Language Pathology
Support communication by helping children process and understand information, produce words and combine them into phrases and sentences. Treat oral motor concerns such as chewing and swallowing, as well as articulation, auditory processing and social skills.
Feeding & Swallowing
We use a family and child-centered multi-disciplinary approach with a Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Nutritionist to help families and children eat and enjoy mealtime. We assist children in transitioning to the next developmental stage of feeding.
Sub-Specialties
Articulation
Articulation
Articulation
Articulation clarity is key for effective communication. Our SLPs partner with caregivers to create customized plans, improving speech precision and confidence in children.
Communication
Communication
Communication
Our SLPs partner with families for effective, tailored interventions. We empower children with personalized communication strategies to support their unique needs and growth.
Emergent Literacy
Emergent Literacy
Emergent Literacy
Emergent literacy builds essential reading and writing skills. Our SLPs create tailored activities to foster phonological awareness, letter recognition, and print understanding, ensuring confident, joyful literacy development.
Fluency
Fluency
Fluency
Fluency ensures smooth, confident communication. Our SLPs assess and tailor interventions for effective speech development.
Language
Language
Language
Language skills are essential for effective communication. Our Speech-Language Pathologists create personalized plans to build vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension, supporting children’s linguistic growth.
Social Interaction Skills
Social Interaction Skills
Social Interaction Skills
Our SLPs partner with caregivers to create customized plans that develop essential social interaction skills, that enhance social confidence and engagement in children.
Speech
Speech
Speech
Effective speech is essential for communication. Our Speech-Language Pathologists work with you to improve your child's clarity and confidence in speaking.
Breast/Chestfeeding Support and Guidance
Breast/Chestfeeding Support and Guidance
Breast/Chestfeeding Support and Guidance
Expert Breast/Chestfeeding support helps you and your baby thrive with personalized guidance and solutions.